Julie Kedzie Announces Retirement Following UFC Fight Night 33 Loss

Julie Kedzie, a pioneer in the sport of women’s MMA, announced her retirement Friday night following a loss to Bethe Correia at UFC Fight Night 33.

“I really truly want to thank all of you for being a part of my journey as a fighter,” Kedzie wrote. “I will still be involved in MMA for the rest of my life, but now it’s time for me to accept that I can give more to the sport by stepping back and taking role in helping to develop other fighters. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to the UFC, my team, and all of you who have made me achieve some amazing dreams.”